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1 An Emergency Response Program for After School Practices and Events Presented by the Minnesota State High School League and The Medtronic Foundation

2 What is Anyone Can Save A Life? A first-of-its-kind, school based educational program designed to save lives from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

3 Goals of Anyone Can Save A Life Raise Awareness of SCA among school communities Teach the Warning Signs and Symptoms Teach Risk Factors Assist Schools in the development of an Emergency Action Plan for After School Practices and Events Offer CPR and AED Training Increase Public Access to and use of AEDs Create an awareness of the importance of the Pre- Participation Health Questionnaire.

4 Why Implement ‘Anyone Can Save a Life’ SCA is a growing concern Some seemingly healthy students collapse without warning Creates an awareness of the importance of screening Teaches a valuable ‘Life Skill’ Teaches a future generation of responders

5 Why Implement ‘Anyone Can Save a Life’ Schools are community gathering points Adults, a high risk population, are often present at a schools sporting events, fine art activities, community programs and other events. Strengthen the chain of survival by educating staff, and students on how to Save a Life You will be prepared to respond

6 What Happens in the Body when one suffers from SCA? 1.Electrical system in the heart malfunctions 2.Heart unexpectedly and abruptly stops beating 3.Not the same as a heart attack 4.Usually caused by an abnormal heart rhythm called Ventricular Fibrillation 5.Results in death if not treated immediately.

7 Sudden Cardiac Arrest Statistics SCA is the leading cause of death in high school athletes (Source - Dr. Barry Maron and Associates) As many as 150 student-athletes will die every year from SCA MN statistics 265,000 people suffer from SCA each year (Source – AHA)

8 Emergency Preparedness is not only for the school day… 20% of the U.S. population congregates on school grounds. Schools have an Emergency Action Plan for responding to school day emergencies. 90% have at least one AED 60% in MN didn’t have a plan for times when school isn’t in session.

9 ACSAL Resources Include: EAP Workbook Training Materials Resources and Handouts Video Components Electronic Workbook

10 How do School Establish an EAP and Implement Anyone Can Save A Life?

11 Workbook to establish an “EAP” specific to a school campus. Form 1: Identify current locations of AED’s Identify need for additional AED’s Form 2: Establish a Communication Plan Form 3: Fall Sports Data Form 4: Winter Sports Data Form 5: Spring Sports Data Form 6: Fine Arts & Other Activities Data Print Response Protocol for Teams and Event Staff

12 AED Site Assessment

13 Establishing a Communication Plan

14 Sports & Activities Data (Fall, Winter, Spring, Fine Arts)

15 Electronic Workbook Overview

16 Coaches Response Protocol

17 Student Response Teams

18 Coach Component Educate Coaches Training Video and facilitator’s guide SCA Facts Importance of Pre-Participation Form – Family History / Signs /Symptoms SCA Protocol for Practice/Game Venues Student Response Team Component CPR and AED Training

19 Coaches Training DVD

20 Student Response Teams CPR/AED Team Responsible for CPR and for using AED Must be trained in CPR and AED use If there are student-athletes who are interested in being on this team who are not currently trained, contact the Athletic Administrator for training options

21 Student Response Teams 911 Team Responsible for calling 911 Providing EMS with the details including the location and nearest access point to the victim. Aware of the nearest accessible landline phone. Meet EMS at designated location

22 Student Response Teams AED Retrieval Team Retrieving the AED bringing it to the victim as quickly as possible. Aware of the location of the nearest AED. Responsible for locating the Athletic Trainer if there is one on staff.

23 CPR Training Family and Friends Hands Only CPR Anytime Training DVD

24 Event Staff Component Educate Event Staff Training Video and facilitator’s guide SCA Facts Emergency Action Plan Protocol for Response at Events Training

25 Event Staff Response Protocol

26 Parent / Student Component Educate parents and Student Athletes Informational Video and facilitator’s guide SCA Facts Pre-Participation Health Questionnaire – Family History / Signs /Symptoms Information regarding Schools Emergency Action Plan

27 Additional Workbook Resources Response Teams – “Events / Practices” State Laws & Regulations Coordinate with EMS Conduct Training – “Drop the Dummy / CPR Anytime” Media Response Guidelines After Use of the AED Event Summary Form SCA Event Debrief Session AED Inspection Readiness Inventory

28 Medical & Law Review MSHSL Sports Medicine Advisory Committee MSHSL Legal Review Medtronic Legal Review Medtronic Scientific Review AHA Scientific Review

29 What is Available to You? 1.Sent to State Association Office in Your State 2.Individual School Copy 3.Support 4.Survey to Collect Data

30 Questions

31 Jody Redman Minnesota State High School League jredman@mshsl.org 763-569-0481


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